Christian Connection
St. Michael provides assistance to parishioners and the greater community through financial help, counseling services, educational preparation programs and more.
Christian Connection is one of the social ministry outreach programs of St. Michael Catholic Church helping our parishioners and individuals living in the cities of Bedford and Euless. Funded by contributions from our parishioners, Christian Connection provides temporary, emergency assistance for rent, utilities, minor miscellaneous expense and minor car repair. Pharmacy, gas and food vouchers are available. Assistance is limited to twice in a twelve month period of time.
Please call 817.510-2738 to make an appointment.
Office hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Community Resources
Rent and Utilities
Community Action Partners 4200 S. Freeway, Ste. 2310, FW 817-392-5790
Rent, All utilities, Mortgage and Work Training Certification Programs | Website
Tarrant County Dept of Human Services (TCDHS) 1200 Circle Drive, #210, FW
(For people with no income, rent and utility for extended period) 817-531-5620
Tarrant County Dept of Community Development (TCDCD) 1200 Circle Drive, FW
(For people with limited income, rent only and foreclosure issues) 817-850-7941
Tarrant County Homeless Coalition 300 S. Beach Street, FW 817-996-8800
(For those needing housing)
GRACE 610 Shady Brook Drive, Grapevine 817-488-7009
Rent, utility, food and medical clinic
Catholic Charities – 249 Thornhill Dr. FW (call 9-12) 817-534-0814
Rent depending on funds availability, TXU and Ambit | Website
Food and Household Items
NEED East 424 Bedford Euless Rd, Hurst | TXU utilities & Food | M-F 10-2:30 | 817-280-0286
Mission Central 740 E Pipeline Rd., Hurst | Food Tu-Fri 12:30-2:00 | 817-595-0011 | Website
Hope Center 209 N. Industrial, Bedford | M 10-1, Tu 3-6, W 10-1, Sat 9-12 | 817-868-7400
Food Stamps Call Ida Rivera 682-465-5670 to apply or online at www.yourtexasbenefits.org
For a list of Tarrant County Mobile Food Banks go online www.tafb.org.
Medicare/Medicaid Questions
June Jovero, Licensed Medicare Specialist - 682-622-6321 or Christian Connection 817-510-2741
Transportation
HEB Transit – If you are under the age of 55 and need transportation Monday through Friday to get to work, you may obtain HEB Transit passes through Christian Connection. Please call 817.510.2741 or stop by our office Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - noon for more information.
Employment
See their job boards for warehouse to executive positions.
Unemployment benefits
To apply for unemployment benefits, you can go to Texas Workforce website (TWC), www.twc.texas.gov. It might be better to apply during off hours to get onto the site with little issue. $600/week unemployment benefits is a needed relief for everyone.
Are you Stressed?
Remember stress is a normal emotional reaction when things in your life are uncertain. Structure and order regulate our lives and our emotions. When we have order, our stress is reduced.
Do your best to maintain structure and order. Do something life affirming and forward looking. Remember your family/social connections, as well as your spiritual connections. If you cannot be with your family, call them, email them. Call your friends, ask them how they are doing.
Attend Mass online via YouTube or Facebook. Your grandchildren can help.
Remember we are all part of a greater plan. Everything is going to be alright. God is with us.
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Questions and Answers
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Other ways to help...
- During this time of dealing with the Coronavirus, we can be helpful to the agencies supplying people with the basics.
- Tell your neighbors about the help available in our area
- Donate funds for supplies to the organizations . (If you are donating, please take your supplies to their office).
- If you are available to help, please call the agencies or check the website for their most current needs.
- If you have questions, please call Christian Connection 817-510-2734 for assistance.
Other Resources for Assistance
If you need food, the following places are available: ( call before you go, especially if you are quarantined )
Community Enrichment Center817-281-11646250 NE Loop 820 M, Fri 09:00-1:00/Thurs 5:30-7:30NEED-East *817-280-0286 424 Bedford Euless M-F 10-3pm HEB Th-Food Stamp RepNEED-West 817-759-15065028 BroadwayM-F 10-2:45 NETCMission Central * 817-595-0011740 E. Pipeline Rd. Tu-F 10-4, Sat 10-1; HEBW.I.C. 817-321-5400 417 W. Euless, #200Preg/Birth-5 yr. Immunizations/Post PartumFirst United Meth Hurst817-282-7384521 W. Pipeline 2nd Friday 9am - 11, Mobile Food Pantry TCJoseph Store House817-281-70504605 Denton Hwy, HCAll low income - Tues-Sat 10-7pmTX Dept. Human Services817-446-5400 7450 John T.White Rd. M-F 8-5pm Food Stamps-MedicaidMeals on Wheels817-336-0912 homebound and unable to prepare food-Tarrant Co.Metroport Meals on Wheels817-491-1141 unable to prepare meals, NETC, any ageTrinity Baptist817-283-1750920 Central Drive-Bedford Sat 9-11, Call first, Food BankNICA 817-626-11021600 Circle ParkTues Fri 9:00-3:30; Sat 9:30-1pm NWTC
*specifically for the HEB area
Catholic Charities also provides financial assistance through long-term case management. A caseworker is available on-site. To make an appointment, please call 817.921.5381.
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